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“That I fear?” Itauma said to talkSPORT Boxing. After the question was repeated, the 21-year-old interrupted again. “Did you say fear?” Itauma eventually answered by saying he viewed boxing as a puzzle and believed proper preparation could solve any challenge put in front of him. Yet what stood out was what happened next. The conversation had already moved on, but Itauma returned to the subject once more. “No, I’m just shocked that you said it,” Itauma told the hosts. For a fighter who is usually measured and composed during interviews, the exchange was notable. Itauma had no problem discussing Hrgovic’s…

The women’s T20 World Cup continues this week, while the England men’s team will face New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge from Thursday.Scotland and Ireland are in T20 World Cup action in two separate matches at Gloucestershire Cricket in Bristol on Tuesday, while England face West Indies at Lord’s on Wednesday.Capacity crowds of more than 5,000 were expected for the Scotland and Wales fixtures, but the heat has had a significant impact, with school closures caused by the weather meaning more than 2,000 children will no longer attend the matches.There is an expectation that attendance will be…

Two camps who will be looking to officially punch their respective World Cup knockout stage tickets on Wednesday night, Canada will welcome Switzerland to Vancouver. Producing what was a record-breaking Group B performance last week and enjoying a sensational start to their famous home tournament, Canada are riding a major wave of momentum and will once again be backed by a vocal home support at BC Place. While Switzerland might have been disappointed by their World Cup opener earlier in the month, the Nati came roaring back in an empathic fashion last time out and they find themselves in an…

Moses Itauma is 14-0 (12 KOs), 21 years old, and presumed the future of the heavyweight division by, well, practically everyone. The fanfare around the prospect is so loud and convincing, in fact, that world-class contender Filip Hrgovic is regarded as little more than a stepping stone when they clash in a Queensberry-promoted 12-rounder at London’s O2 Arena on August 29.Yet Hrgovic, 20-1 (15 KOs), represents a sizeable jump in class for the youngster. The Croatian, unlike Itauma, can boast experience of doing battle with genuine leading heavyweights. He has beaten Zhilei Zhang. He engaged in a rock ’em, sock…

Anderson, who played 55 times in all competitions for Newcastle United, made his debut in an FA Cup defeat against Arsenal in January 2021 before joining Bristol Rovers on loan a year later.It was here that he completed a vital part of his education – while also figuring in what might still be the most remarkable match of his career.Former Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan was player coach at Bristol Rovers, and vividly remembering the impact the confident “but never arrogant” Anderson made in the west country.He told BBC Sport: “He just came into the building and showed his…

Belgium arrive at BC Place in Vancouver on June 26 knowing a point secures their passage into the knockout rounds from Group G, while New Zealand must win to have any realistic chance of advancing. Belgium sit third with two points after draws against Egypt and Iran; New Zealand are fourth with one point following a draw with Iran and a 3-1 defeat to Egypt. The New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup 2026 predictions market has Belgium as dominant favorites at -450. Belgium’s two scoreless or near-scoreless performances mask a squad loaded with Premier League and Champions League regulars. Kevin…

Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year contract from next season.The 48-year-old New Zealander will replace Willie Peters at the reigning Super League champions at the end of the campaign.Peters announced in March that he would be leaving at the conclusion of 2026 to take over at new National Rugby League side Papua New Guinea Chiefs.Cayless has been coaching Parramatta Eels’ New South Wales Cup side and is also assistant coach of New Zealand.”My rugby league coaching philosophy aligns with the hardworking, successful culture that exists at Hull KR,” he told the club website.,…

USA fans amuse with their responses when being tested on English club nicknames, put to them by BBC Sport during the 2026 World Cup. There seems to be a theme, a trend now of the media going to Americans and guessing the name clubs based of crests or the latest one being working out if a club’s nickname is true or false. ‘Do they even have tractors in England?!’ We tested USA fans on English club nicknames 😅 pic.twitter.com/0LMZLJP8OG — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 23, 2026 BBC Sport: “We’re gonna test your knowledge of English football nicknames. The Baggies.” Fan:…

Jaron “Boots” Ennis wanted a fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. after moving up to junior middleweight, but when that matchup failed to materialize, he turned his attention to unified champion Xander Zayas. “I told Eddie, I said, if we can’t get Ortiz and we can’t lock that in, I’m like, ‘Yo, go get me Xander, please,’” Ennis said Daily Mail Boxing. “Eddie did his thing and got me what I wanted.” Asked whether Zayas presents a tougher challenge than Ortiz, Ennis gave a surprising assessment. “I think he’s a solid fighter,” Ennis said. “I say it’s just a bigger fight…

For the duration of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the BBC has launched a 3D Experience.It allows fans an alternative look at a match, with the options available including being through the eyes of any player on the pitch to visualise exactly just what it is like to be playing on the greatest stage of them all.The technology is a first for the UK and is only available via BBC Sport.With the 3D Experience, you are able to follow matches in a variety of unique ways. These include tactical match view, a first-person player’s point-of-view, your own control of the…